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British Nicknames

Nicknames popular in Great Britain

Frankie

Meaning: from France; free man

Origin:Diminutive of Frances
489
Frankie Frankie is often used as a nickname for Fran...
Origin:Diminutive of Frank, Francis, or Franklin
1380
Maisie

Meaning: pearl or bitter

Origin:Scottish diminutive of Margaret or Mary
32
Evie

Meaning: life

Origin:Diminutive of Eve or Eva
88
Edie

Meaning: prosperous in war

Origin:English, diminutive of Edith
312
Elsie

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Diminutive of Elizabeth via its Scottish variation, Elspeth
67
Ollie

Meaning: olive tree

Origin:Diminutive of Oliver, Latin
1346
Lottie

Meaning: free man

Origin:English, diminutive of Charlotte
144
Kit

Meaning: bearer of Christ

Origin:English, diminutive of Christopher
92
Rosie

Meaning: rose

Origin:English
304
Theo

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Diminutive of Theodore
36
Archie

Meaning: truly brave

Origin:Diminutive of Archibald, Teutonic
54
Sonny

Meaning: son

Origin:English
134
Jake

Meaning: supplanter

Origin:Hebrew, diminutive of Jacob
151
Alfie

Meaning: wise counselor

Origin:Diminutive of Alfred, English
213
Albie Albie is a unique name suitable for both a b...
Origin:Diminutive of Albert, Alban or Albus
416
Xander

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Diminutive of Alexander, Greek
133
Jax Jax is a gender-neutral name of American ori...
Origin:Modern invented name
1662
Harry

Meaning: estate ruler

Origin:Diminutive of Henry
294
Teddy

Meaning: gift of God or wealthy guardian

Origin:Diminutive of Theodore or Edward
325